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From Redfern to Red Hill: Why Seibold's methods failed in Brisbane

Anthony Seibold left the South Sydney Rabbitohs as the reigning Dally M Coach of the Year, but couldn't transfer his success from Redfern to Red Hill. Matthew Elliott explains the difference between the two coaching situations and analyses what went wrong during his time at the Broncos

Episodes

The big-game players who could decide the grand final
8 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The big-game players who could decide the grand final

The Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm possess a host of big-name stars who could turn the 2020 grand final in an instant. In his final ever Game Plan, Matthew Elliott breaks down the games of Cameron Smith, Cameron Munster, Api Koroisau and Nathan Cleary and analyses how the parts they could play on the big stage
Men in the middle making the difference
9 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Men in the middle making the difference

The 2020 Telstra Premiership finals have so far been decided by halves and outside backs, but just how important will middle forwards be in the final two weeks of the season? Chris Kennedy and Matthew Elliott analyse key middle forwards from the four remaining sides in this week's edition of Game Plan
Movement the key to the South Sydney attack
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Movement the key to the South Sydney attack

WIth 106 points in their last two matches, the South Sydney Rabbitohs could be set to make a run deep into the finals off the back of their attack. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy explain what makes Wayne Bennett's men so dangerous with the ball in hand.
How premier dummy halves will shape finals series
6 Min.

Game Plan

2020

How premier dummy halves will shape finals series

One of the common denominators with the NRL's top teams are the players they have in the number nine jersey. In this week's edition of the Game Plan, Matthew Elliott explains just how important a quality dummy half is to his side's Premiership chances
The many threats of the Panthers' attack
6 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The many threats of the Panthers' attack

The Penrith Panthers have won 14 straight games and sealed their first minor premiership since 2003 in the process. In this week's Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy analyse the many different ways Ivan Cleary's men create havoc for opposition defenders
How the best attacking teams exploit the short side
6 Min.

Game Plan

2020

How the best attacking teams exploit the short side

Attacking the short side can be high risk, but high reward. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy analyse how some of the best sides in the NRL make it happen
Wingers that start well, end well
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Wingers that start well, end well

We all know wingers can finish, but how important are they at starting sets for their sides? Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy answer that question in this week's edition of Game Plan
The return of the cut-out ball
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The return of the cut-out ball

2020 has seen a host of changes to the way rugby league is played, and the return of the cut-out pass is one of them. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott joins Chris Kennedy to break down one the game's most attractive scoring plays
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The many threats of the Panthers' attack
6 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The many threats of the Panthers' attack

The Penrith Panthers have won 14 straight games and sealed their first minor premiership since 2003 in the process. In this week's Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy analyse the many different ways Ivan Cleary's men create havoc for opposition defenders
How the best attacking teams exploit the short side
6 Min.

Game Plan

2020

How the best attacking teams exploit the short side

Attacking the short side can be high risk, but high reward. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy analyse how some of the best sides in the NRL make it happen
Wingers that start well, end well
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Wingers that start well, end well

We all know wingers can finish, but how important are they at starting sets for their sides? Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy answer that question in this week's edition of Game Plan
The return of the cut-out ball
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The return of the cut-out ball

2020 has seen a host of changes to the way rugby league is played, and the return of the cut-out pass is one of them. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott joins Chris Kennedy to break down one the game's most attractive scoring plays
Speed, fatigue and effect of rule changes in 2020
8 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Speed, fatigue and effect of rule changes in 2020

Rule changes made in 2020 have undoubtedly made the NRL a faster, more attractive spectacle, but the speed of the contest could also be having an impact on an increased injury toll. In this week’s edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy analyse the numbers that show how the game has changed this season
The fundamentals of wet-weather footy
5 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The fundamentals of wet-weather footy

Round 13 of the Telstra Premiership saw several matches played in wet, slippery conditions. In this week's edition of Game Plan, Matthew Elliott explains how teams adjust when the rain comes down, and which players are best suited to the wet weather game
The top tries, and try savers, so far in 2020
4 Min.

Game Plan

2020

The top tries, and try savers, so far in 2020

With 12 rounds of the 2020 Telstra Premiership in the books, Matthew Elliott and Chris Kennedy look at some of their favourite tries, and try savers, from the season so far
Money well spent: What David Fifita will bring to the Titans
4 Min.

Game Plan

2020

Money well spent: What David Fifita will bring to the Titans

In David Fifita the Gold Coast Titans have signed a once-in-a-generation player, but what aspects of his game have made him in the highest-paid forward in the NRL? Chris Kennedy and Matthew Elliott break down the star forward's game in this week's ediiton of Game Plan